Tamara Satterfield

Hi, I’m Tamara Satterfield, M.S., a counselor, educator, and student-athlete advocate — and the founder of First Chance U, where we help young people discover their purpose, prepare for their future, and reach academic, athletic, and personal success.

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For the past five years, I have worked specifically with student-athletes in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools — the 14th-largest school district in the United States. In this role, I have supported students and families as they navigate athletic identity, academic expectations, post-secondary planning, and the social-emotional realities that come with balancing school and sport.

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My professional journey has taken me into counseling offices, classrooms, weight rooms, athletic departments, and family spaces — helping student-athletes recognize their strengths, clarify their goals, and build confidence in who they are becoming. No matter the setting, my mission has remained the same.

Every young person deserves to be supported, prepared, and believed in.

I founded First Chance U to ensure student-athletes have access to personalized guidance, NCAA eligibility support, academic planning, and holistic development — especially for families who need clarity and direction.

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Too often, talented students miss opportunities not because they lacked ability, but because they lacked information, structure, and guidance. My passion is to change that.​

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I am committed to helping student-athletes discover who they are, build strong academic and athletic direction, and develop the confidence and life skills needed for success. My goal is to guide them in maximizing their college and career opportunities while encouraging them to step courageously into the future. I want every student-athlete and their family to feel prepared, empowered, and option-ready when the time comes.